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vickig626 08-14-2011 06:05 AM

my neighbor bought one of those lights for $49.95 and loves it. I wanted to get one but can't justify the price. I ran across this one for $22 (pkg of 2)....

Has anyone bought one? Also, this site is a good one for parts, etc.

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/led...t-sr-led2.aspx

PaperPrincess 08-14-2011 06:14 AM

I love mine!, but I have the kind you plug in, not the battery one pictured.
http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/...FUPBKgodgUX27g
You can buy extra bases for mine, so I got one for all my machines & just move the light. The cord doesn't seem to get in the way.

QuiltE 08-14-2011 06:55 AM

I too have the one like yours, but the plug in .... and oh so wish it were battery!

Curious? could you please give us the link to the more costly one your friend purchased. I'm always looking for better lighting at my machine. Thanks!!

TanyaL 08-14-2011 07:00 AM

I have two that I use. A plug in light that is really a desk like with flexible shank which I bought at Big Lots and a floor lamp which stands close to my sewing machine. My eyesight needs brighter light than it used to need. I also have over head ceiling lights.

Yarn or Fabric 08-14-2011 07:26 AM

I have a torch lamp with a reading lamp arm on it that I use for extra light. It works fabulous for me and only cost about $20. It doesn't get in my way at all either :)

vickig626 08-14-2011 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltE
I too have the one like yours, but the plug in .... and oh so wish it were battery!

Curious? could you please give us the link to the more costly one your friend purchased. I'm always looking for better lighting at my machine. Thanks!!

she bought hers at the LQS. But, it's very popular online. I'll see if I can find the link. maybe clotilde.com has it or quiltinaday.com

vickig626 08-14-2011 07:41 AM

I do have a light (regular desk lamp) on my table but can't seem to get the right angle to brighten up my sewing area. It's mainly because of my eyes. Can't sew at night because they get too tired and everything's blurry even with glasses.

I need to win some lotto or something so I can buy my Babylock Ellisimo with the stadium lighting. That's an awesome machine and the lighting goes all around the sewing area (like a stadium). :thumbup:

vickig626 08-14-2011 07:46 AM

checked both quiltinaday and clotilde sites and they don't have it. maybe it was clover....she's camping so I'll ask her if she remembers when she gets back. I don't think hers plugs in and it did come with 2 holders. She has one on her machine and one on her serger.

Stitchnripper 08-14-2011 07:59 AM

I have one similar I got at Walmart. I am using velcro on it and the machines so I can move it around. I can get it to light up the place I am sewing on. It is battery operated and was $10

dunster 08-14-2011 08:54 AM

I bought two of these clip-on lights and attached them to the handles of my longarm. I now wish I had bought another one for my sewing machine. I prefer plug-in to battery.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80169636

Doreen 08-14-2011 10:38 AM

I have one but not using it. I have a stand up lamp that is 24 Watts. Provides plenty of light and I can move it around. I, too, need a lot of light!

hobbykat1955 08-14-2011 02:03 PM

I have a LED floor lamp I got at "The Christmas Tree Shop"
here in the East...with flexible neck for 19.99...love it...

SharBear 08-14-2011 02:07 PM

I have one but want to warn you - it gets HOT! I bumped into it and got a lovely red mark on the back of my hand.

just be careful out there!


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